Long live White Gladis, orca queen of the deep. From today's yacht-sinking killer whale moms to 19th-century "devil fish," environmental historian Anna Guasco takes Cristen on an underwater expedition of mammalian matriarchy, seafaring masculinity and the revealing messiness of human-whale relationships. Come for orca uprising, stay for the powerful underbelly of whale stories past and present. Follow Unladylike: IG | Twitter | TikTok Join the Unladies' Room Shop bRaNd NeW mErCh Contact Multitud...
Aug 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 206
Pack your rush bags, unladies! It's sorority recruitment season in the South. Elizabeth Bronwyn Boyd takes us beyond the spectacle of #BamaRush into the "competitive femininity" and gender ritual of rush. She also reveals why it's no coincidence that historically white sororities were founded in the antebellum South, how they remained segregated far longer than frats, and the regional race and class roles sororities perform in her book, Southern Beauty: Race, Ritual and Memory in the Modern Sout...
Aug 08, 2023•42 min•Ep. 205
Will going on record about your mental illness endanger your career? Mental health advocate, writer and podcaster Allison Raskin , aka Emotional Support Lady , is here to help. Allison and Cristen advise unladies navigating PTSD and "professionalism," dating anxiety and supporting chronically depressed friends and family. Join the Unladies' Room patreon Shop Unladylike merch Check out Allison's book, Overthinking It Advertising inquiries? Contact Multitude Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Aug 01, 2023•35 min•Ep. 204
How has homeschooling gone from being illegal in the US to wildly unregulated in many states? The Homeschool Legal Defense Association, aka the homeschool lobby, is one of the most powerful grassroots networks you've probably never heard of. Cristen talks to reporters Meena Hart Duerson and Julia Lindau about the homeschool lobby's stealth politics; its connection to abortion bans and anti-LGBTQ laws; and why more parents across the political spectrum are choosing homeschooling. The pair investi...
Jul 25, 2023•50 min•Ep. 203
Barbie has spent probably as much time in the courthouse as her Dreamhouse, suing over doll designs, feminist book titles, a literal bag of chips—you name it. Intern Anuli Ononye and Cristen follow the shocking paper trail of Barbie lawsuits, which leads them to guest Dr. Orly Lobel, author of Y ou Don't Own Me: The Court Battles That Exposed Barbie's Dark Side , who reveals the lengths Mattel has legally gone to "protect" its billion-dollar doll, what happens when corporations clamp down on cre...
Jul 18, 2023•38 min•Ep. 202
How did Barbie—a voluptuous fashion doll for children—become the It girl of toy aisle in the early 1960s, and what has it taken Mattel to keep it that way? Answer: Beyoncé-level PR and a whole lotta lawsuits. Intern Anuli and Cristen sleuth out Barbie's ascent from gold digger to girl next door; her creator, Ruth Handler, whose own children hated the dolls; when Mattel took "Barbie Girl" to court; and why it took 21 years for Black Barbie to happen. Part 1 of 2. Mixing and mastering by Multitude...
Jul 11, 2023•35 min•Ep. 201
It's been a BUSY year for abortion law, ever since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. But what should we make of it, and is it all terrible news?? Repro attorney Natalie Birnbaum gives Cristen a bird's-eye view of America's abortion legal landscape, pseudoscience in the judiciary, rebuilding better than Roe and the promise of shield laws. SEE ALSO: If/When/How Center for Reproductive Rights Shout Your Abortion MORE UNLADYLIKE: Patreon Shop Advertising Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Jun 30, 2023•49 min•Ep. 200
Storytime, unladies! Often called the first trans celebrity, Christine Jorgensen became world famous practically overnight. AND way back in 1952. In this Unladies Room bonus episode, Cristen tells the why, what happened next and how Jorgensen captured so much (mostly positive!) attention. Follow Unladylike: IG | Twitter | Tiktok Join the Unladies Room Shop bRaNd NeW mErCh Contact Multitude Productions for ad rates, etc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy P...
Jun 27, 2023•29 min
Got pee pants (aka incontinence)? UTIs? Pelvic floor probs? Urologist Fenwa Milhouse , aka the Pee, Privates and Sex Doc, treats it all and then some. In this Unladies Room bonus episode, Dr. Milhouse mythbusts urologists as “gynos for men”, shares her unexpected journey into the pale male field and demystifies the unmentionable. FOLLOW Dr. Fenwa Milhouse: IG | TikTok MORE Unladylike: IG | Twitter | Tiktok JOIN the Unladies Room patreon SHOP bRaNd NeW mErCh CONTACT Multitude for ad inquiries Lea...
Jun 20, 2023•50 min
Do you refuse to laugh at unfunny men, shrug off casual misogyny and/or look past toxic allies? You might be a feminist killjoy - congrats! Queer scholar-activist and feminist theorist Sara Ahmed talks to guest co-host Anuli Ononye about the power of reclaiming the stereotype and the women of color who paved the way and her latest book, The Feminist Killjoy Handbook: The Radical Potential of Getting in the Way . Follow Unladylike: IG | Twitter | Tiktok Join the Unladies Room Shop bRaNd NeW mErCh...
Jun 13, 2023•42 min•Ep. 199
Why waste a good passport marrying a fellow citizen?? What if your long-distance relationship is due to deportation? How realistic is 90-Day Fiancé? Journalist and author Anna Lekas Miller shares what happened when she "proposed marriage fraud" to a Syrian refugee and how borders, visas and passports decide who gets to be together. Just in time for summer traveling, her new book is Love Across Borders: Passports, Papers, and Romance in a Divided World . * Follow Unladylike: IG | Twitter | Tiktok...
Jun 06, 2023•38 min•Ep. 198
Bonus episode alert! Cristen dives into the FASCINATING backstory of the original Little Mermaid, why it almost wasn't made (hint: sexism), how Ariel saved Disney (!!) and whether Ursula is even more subversive than we thought. Join the Unladies Room Shop NEW merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jun 01, 2023•28 min
How does a feminist podcast (Unladylike, specifically) make money? Cristen chats with Amanda McLoughlin of Multitude Productions about indie podcasting, surviving Big Podcast Industry and whether it's possible to make a podcast living without selling your soul to the capitalist gods. Plus, a special request to for listeners who appreciate quality podcast ads! Advertising inquires and tips: sponsors@multitude.productions Shop **new** merch: unladylike.co/shop Join the Unladies Room (aka the patre...
May 30, 2023•32 min•Ep. 197
What happens when women in long-term relationships with straight men realize they're bi, and why are they less likely to come out? Writer Maggie Zhou shares her own reckoning with the " Bittersweet Privilege of Straight-Passing in Queer Communities ," queer imposterism and bisexual erasure. Maggie and Cristen also offer advice to two married unladies feeling stuck in the bisexual closet. Episode mixed and mastered by Multitude . Want to directly support Unladylike? Join the Patreon Interested in...
May 23, 2023•38 min•Ep. 196
How do you empower nonbinary and trans kids struggling with their changing bodies? Gender Spectrum executive director Cameron Van Fossen shares their expert advice on distinguishing gender congruence from beauty norms, checking in with kids about their mental and emotional wellbeing and responding to critics who don't get it. But first, Cristen has a question for nonbinary unladies listening. Episode mixed and mastered by Multitude . Want to directly support Unladylike? Join the Patreon Interest...
May 16, 2023•38 min•Ep. 195
What happens when women are the primary or sole earners? Is it only stigmatized if they're coupled up with men? Maya Lau, Journalist and host of Other People's Pockets , helps unpack the gender baggage around breadwinning, household finances and divorcing unsupportive husbands. Plus, Cristen tracks down the origins of the male breadwinner ideal and how it got SO baked into domestic life. Episode mixed and mastered by Multitude . Want to directly support Unladylike? Join le Patreon Interested in ...
May 09, 2023•47 min•Ep. 194
Special correspondent to the Met Ball / Unladylike intern Anuli debriefs Cristen on the “Super Bowl of Fashion in this Unladies Room (aka the Patreon ) bonus . Why is the Met Gala such a big deal? What’s its history? Who‘s Karl? How is AOC under congressional investigation for attending in 2021?? Like Rihanna in her Valentino cape, we cover it all! Listen to the full episode (and support an indie Unladylike!) by joining the Unladies Room . PS: The Maintenance Phase episode Anuli mentions is Diet...
May 06, 2023•24 min
Unladies, have y'all hear the Love Letters podcast? Love Letters tells stories about romance, marriage, partnership, sex, loss, and the human heart. Served with a side of advice. On the new season, host Meredith Goldstein explores all the ways money plays into love, dating, and relationships. Like: What happens when two partners come from different wealth backgrounds? What if someone is harboring secret debt? Who should pay for drinks on a first date? How do couples decide whose “turn” it is to ...
May 03, 2023•43 min
How do you solve a problem like an adrift niece who won't add you on Snapchat? Intern Anuli helps Cristen advise an unlady trying to get through to a distant 14-year-old, a 16-year-old unsure how to tell her mom she wants an IUD, and a job-seeker feeling hopeless about finding a meaningful career path. Do YOU want some advice? We're all ears! Send requests and voice memos to hello@unladylike.co. Episode mixed and mastered by Multitude . Want to directly support Unladylike? Join le Patreon Intere...
May 02, 2023•46 min•Ep. 193
What is—and isn't—feminist porn, and why even make it? Emerging feminist porn director Bea Blue shares how she got started in Berlin, what feminist porn means behind the scenes and why she embraces radical consent and performer criticism. Cristen also touches down on the infamous "Porn Wars" of the 1980s that ironically allied radical feminists and right-wing evangelicals. Want to support Unladylike? Join le Patreon Interested in advertising on the podcast? Contact Multitude Keep in touch? Follo...
Apr 25, 2023•40 min•Ep. 192
From #FreetheNipple to Naked Athena, public nudity is likely THE oldest, most widespread form of protest. Unladylike intern Anuli Ononye investigates why naked and topless protests remain so popular and pop culturally appealing today. Then, she assesses their complex powers and perils with Cornell University professor Naminata Diabate, author of the award-winning book Naked Agency: Genital Cursing and Biopolitics in Africa . SUPPORT UNLADYLIKE ON PATREON Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
Apr 18, 2023•51 min•Ep. 191
Ever feel like 'I love you' expectations are higher than ever in romantic relationships? Is there a right time to say it, and does it matter who declares it first? Love to See It co-hosts Emma Gray and Claire Fallon help Cristen decipher what those three magic words do and don't signify and advise an unlady who's in love and too nervous to say it out loud. SAVE UNLADYLIKE. JOIN THE PATREON. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...
Apr 11, 2023•42 min•Ep. 190
How did 'self-care' become synonymous with skincare routines and beauty treatments, and what does it actually mean? Dr. Pooja Lakshmin reclaims the buzzword in her debut book, Real Self-Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness (Crystals, Cleanses, and Bubble Baths Not Included) . She tells Cristen about the existential crisis that led her to the Black, queer origins of self-care; the faux self-care sold to women; and why it's essential for taking better care of ourselves and others...
Apr 04, 2023•41 min•Ep. 189
How do you square the circle of recreational pole dancing for pleasure and strip club pole to get paid? Strippers United president Selena the Stripper confronts the tension between the polefit and sex worker communities and reclaims their pole space. Plus, we go deeper on strippers' decades-long labor movement and why some are going on strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...
Mar 28, 2023•39 min•Ep. 188
Unladies lead Whatthe way in this important follow-up to The Ozempic Weight-Loss Craze, sharing the less talked about reasons for taking the meds, including autism, IBS and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Along the way, Cristen questions the feminist taboo of intentional weight loss and her own body-positive blindspots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...
Mar 21, 2023•45 min•Ep. 187
What does recreational pole dancing reveal about sex work stigma, from social media to strip clubs? Dr. Carolina Are unpacks why and how pole dancers dodge shadowbans and deplatforming. Then, writer and activist Selena the Stripper pulls focus to the overlooked realities that's got strippers unionizing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 14, 2023•46 min•Ep. 186
Why is a medication that's safer than Tylenol at risk of a nationwide ban? Cristen crash courses the who, what, when and WHHHHYYY of the mifepristone lawsuit, its implications for medication abortion and the too-powerful judge deciding the case (whose last name Cristen unintentionally butchers throughout). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Mar 07, 2023•38 min•Ep. 185
Are women expected to put on a happy VOICE? Kristen Meinzer and Jolenta Greenberg from How to Be Fine (formerly By the Book) lend their self-help expertise and empathy to listener questions about a "pervy" father in-law, professional dress codes and bitchy resting voice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 28, 2023•43 min•Ep. 184
Who gets to be a ballerina and why? Erika Lantz, host of The Turning: Room of Mirrors, details the rigid hierarchy, body standards and elite ballet culture fostered by George "Father of American Ballet" Balanchine. Then, dancer Alyah Baker finds how to express her whole self as a Black, queer ballet dancer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 21, 2023•49 min•Ep. 183
Can toxic relationships be a form of addiction? Codependency is complex, controversial and often ascribed to women. Writer Nina Renata Aron shares her own story of confronting codependency and helps Cristen unpack the culturally fraught relationship between codependency, women and feminism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 14, 2023•39 min•Ep. 182
